Thomas Leroy Owen

Thomas Leroy Owen obituary, Erwin, TN

Thomas Leroy Owen

Thomas Owen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2023.

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Thomas Owen, age 59, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home. A native of Sunnyvale, CA, Thomas is a son of Emmett Randall "Ron" Owen and Cheryl (Moore) Swanson. He was of the Baptist faith and was an employee of US Express for 14 years. Thomas enjoyed watching TV and working on computers.
Thomas Owen has left behind to cherish his memory: wife of 25 years, Claudine (Garland) Owen; father: Ron Owen and wife, Trish; mother, Cheryl (Moore) Swanson and husband, Bill; son, Derek Owen and wife, Erika; daughter, Holly Balderas and husband, David; grandchildren: London Owen, Danny Lynn Balderas, and Tristyn Balderas; sisters, Randa Lovell, Destiny Huntley, Carrie Owen, and Brittany Atchley and husband, Lance; brothers, Ronnie Owen, and Michael Owen and wife, Janell; several aunts and cousins; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family of Thomas Owen through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.

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